French Style Cheese Omelette

A meal under 5 minutes

There are many ways to cook an omelette and each country has their style and although simple, there are more complex techniques. A classic French omelette is usually pale or golden in colour without browning, this makes it soft and delicate and it should be moist in the centre. It should be narrower at each end making it a pleasing shape once served. Traditionally a French omelette was cooked with fine herbs (Omelette aux fines herbes, in French) this is usually, parsley, chervil, tarragon, and also chives. Some also use slices of French truffle if you can afford it. My recipe is similar using only parsley and the addition of grated cheese. You can make this meal under 5 minutes.

Ingredients

3 free range fresh eggs

¼ cup grated cheddar cheese

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper

Steps

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, add salt and pepper, using a fork give them a good beat.

Step 2

Chop your parsley or herbs of your choice and add to the eggs, mix well.

Step 3

Place a non stick pan on medium heat and melt the butter until it just starts to brown. Pour in the egg mixture, they should sizzle a little, after a few seconds, shake the pan as you stir the eggs in a circular motion. Do this until starting to set.

Step 4

Sprinkle the cheese and gently roll the omelette away from you, about half way, then with your other hand tap the handle of the pan to ease the omelette up at the front and over the rim of the pan. Fold back the other half towards you. Shape it so it comes to a point at each end.

Step 5

Using a warm serving plate, tilt the plate as and place the pan to invert the omelette directly on the plate.